The Delicate Art of the Focus Pull
Focus up, with this video essay on the storytelling potential of the rack focus shot. Read More
July 23, 2020
The Queue
How Stanley Kubrick Hypnotizes You
Here's a video essay on why watching a Stanley Kubrick film can be a trance-like experience. Read More
July 22, 2020
‘Avatar: the Last Airbender’ Shows Us What Can Be Done With a Bottle Episode
Here's a video essay on why two episodes of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' are shining examples of a show using… Read More
July 21, 2020
‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ and the Importance of a Script Breakdown
Here's a video essay that clarifies the importance of a script breakdown with a look at Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest… Read More
July 20, 2020
The Difference Between Queer Coding and Queerbaiting
Here’s a video essay about the difference between queer coding and queerbaiting and what that difference can teach us about… Read More
July 18, 2020
The Scariest Movie of 2020 is the Walt Disney World Re-Opening Trailer
Heeeeeeere's Mickey! Read More
July 17, 2020
‘Gone With the Wind’ and the Difference Between Censorship and Context
Watch the introduction that now precedes 'Gone With the Wind' on HBO Max denouncing the film's portrayal of slavery and… Read More
July 9, 2020
Low Stakes, High Reward: The Appeal of a Seth Rogen Comedy
They say it's much easier to make people cry than to make them laugh. Here's a video essay on why… Read More
July 8, 2020
You Can Always Tell When Green Screen is Bad
If you're looking for a technical breakdown of why some green screens are better than others, this is the video… Read More
July 7, 2020